ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

It’s hard to ramp up the good work you do if you don’t know how to concretely define, measure and communicate your impact to supporters. It’s important to learn how to share your efforts with the world, and even more important that you know just how big of an impact you’re making on the issue you’re trying to solve.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Gain donor insights: Deep dive into your donors’ behaviors, preferences, and giving patterns so you can tailor your outreach for better engagement and support. Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. As your nonprofit grows, so does the need to optimize your volunteer program and effectively measure ROI. Measure Volunteer Value. Measure Community Reach. You can easily measure by comparing inputs and outputs.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. In our fifth annual report, we highlight how our customers are using the resources provided by Salesforce.org and our partners to create and amplify their social impact. Our customer impact is our shared impact.

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Report Impact Community Evaluation 65

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

By identifying potential partners, ensuring compliance, and measuring impact, nonprofits can maximize the effectiveness of their digital advertising efforts. Ultimately, investing time in exploring ad libraries can lead to more successful campaigns, increased engagement, and greater impact for the nonprofit’s cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 7, 2021

By: Laura Croudace, Head of Impact and Technology Impact Evangelist at Cirrico. Many nonprofit organisations and their services were heavily impacted by the pandemic, but especially those with programs relying on in-person support that suddenly, and quickly, had to go virtual. Speeding Up Safeguarding Support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

Capacity building is about improving organizational (or network) effectiveness. at Social Sector Accelerator, a member of the Counterpart International Network, has been doing research on this topic: Is it possible to effectively measure the impact such “capacity building” services have? Presentation slides.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How are you measuring your success? Your supporters remember how you made them feel. Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. What does “mission accomplished” look like, exactly? Focus on Experience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2021. Our fourth annual report shows how our customers are using the resources Salesforce.org provides to create and increase their social impact. Our Approach to Social Impact. We work to close the impact gap in three ways: 1.

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Report Impact Community Evaluation 52

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. So, if you know you want to attract high-impact donors and retain them, turn to the data in your CRM.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Their potential to impact significantly the social challenges that plague our cities is extraordinary. Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact is a helpful framework to organize churches to affect change in their cities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Meet Bib Filbon and Jeff Bladt who have the job title, “Data Scientist,” and are on staff at DoSomething.Org. They work in partnership with DoSomething’s program staff to collect, analyze, and make sense of data to improve impact of DoSomething’s programs. What is funder’s role to support good measurement?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. Attract donors, volunteers, and other supporters. Increase your impact on the community. Increase your impact on the community. What impact do you want to have on the world?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

He’s right: Effective grassroots is a yearlong commitment to engaging volunteers so they are primed for action at just the right moments in your campaign. This should be an intentional transition—a sudden or unexplained messaging switch-up could confuse your supporters, so make sure to clearly explain any pivots.)

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Miriam’s Kitchen is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers, engage corporate partners, and positively impact its bottom-line while increasing impact through the software’s integration with Salesforce. The organization, focused on impact , serves an average of 300 fresh meals per day (70,000 annually).

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Letters of support. Include any supporting information after that direct initial response. Demonstrate Impact With Data and Examples.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. This is a measurable number that could be adapted if the survey needed to be given in different formats.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, we’re excited to announce the release of the Community Impact Report 2022. In our fifth annual report, we highlight how our customers are using the resources provided by Salesforce.org and our partners to create and amplify their social impact. For more insights, check out the full Community Impact Report 2022.

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Report Impact Community Survey 52

Care2

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Want to communicate better with your funders and supporters? To effectively boost donations from supporters , spread the word about your work to new audiences, or demonstrate the value of your work to key stakeholders, you need to develop strategies to share your nonprofit’s community impact.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

But you want to make sure those decisions deliver outcomes that support your goals. In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. Most often, you’ll use at least one measurement.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

(Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). You probably learned that not everyone needs to be in your office to effectively carry out their jobs. Some changed just a little.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. Check out just a few of the sessions our partners are delivering: Demystifying Impact Measurement and Management on Salesforce.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. This has been an opportunity to reimagine in-person events and how you can still be effective with the work your organization does—online. Strengthen your brand story.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

Effective service delivery and adherence to mission requires nonprofit leaders to commit to outcomes. In order to tie outcomes to mission, leaders must embrace and invest in outcome measurement. While evaluation is a helpful step, building a culture of innovation is equally impactful.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 28, 2021

Questions arose within the human resources industry regarding the impact of this COVID-19 isolation, and its impact on the holistic well-being of employees. Supporting worker well-being is intended to nurture the multi-dimensional components of wellness that can improve the overall health and quality of life. Holistic wellness.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 10 Power-Packed Summer Fundraising Ideas for 2023 As the mercury rises, so should your nonprofit’s impact! Keep in mind the costs of renting projection equipment, acquiring necessary permits, and ensuring safety measures are in place.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More and more, people expect a level of social responsibility from corporations and look at businesses that actively provide their support to charitable causes more favorably. By building these connections, your for-profit partner reaches a new audience in your supporters, and your organization finds new supporters in their customers.

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